Baidu hits the turbo button to get back into AI race
Briefly

Baidu launched upgraded versions of its ERNIE foundation and reasoning models, ERNIE 4.5 Turbo and ERNIE X1 Turbo, at its developer conference. These new models promise enhanced multimodal capabilities and low costs. CEO Robin Li emphasized the importance of empowering developers to create effective applications without financial restraints. While the company claims these developments push the boundaries of AI technology, industry analysts have reacted cautiously, questioning the practicality and impact of Baidu’s announcements, including the introduction of their P800 chips intended to support advanced models.
During his keynote at the firm's annual developer conference in Wuhan, China, CEO Robin Li launched ERNIE 4.5 Turbo and ERNIE X1 Turbo, featuring enhanced multimodal capabilities and low costs.
Li emphasized that the releases are aimed at empowering developers to build the best applications without worrying about model capability costs, stating, 'Without practical applications, neither advanced chips nor sophisticated models hold value.'
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